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Phoenix Nights. Brian Potter (Peter Kay). Copyright: Goodnight Vienna Productions / Ovation Entertainments
Phoenix Nights

Phoenix Nights

  • TV sitcom
  • Channel 4
  • 2001 - 2002
  • 12 episodes (2 series)

Bad-tempered, wheelchair-bound Brian Potter runs a struggling Bolton social club called The Phoenix. Stars Peter Kay, Dave Spikey, Paddy McGuinness, Neil Fitzmaurice, Justin Moorhouse and more.

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Ted Robbins returns to Phoenix Nights Live on screen

Ted Robbins made an appearance on Phoenix Nights Live today - two weeks after collapsing on stage. The 59-year-old comic was seen on the screens at the Manchester Arena from his hospital bed, delighting fans.

Chortle, 15th February 2015

Dave Spikey talks about the return to Phoenix Nights

Comic loves playing club compere Jerry St Clair in the Manchester Arena live stage show - because he's appearing with all his mates.

Sarah Walters, Manchester Evening News, 12th February 2015

Ted Robbins suffered 12 broken ribs as medics gave CPR

His family have also revealed that the 59-year-old Phoenix Nights star will not need open-heart surgery as feared.

Todd Fitzgerald, The Mirror, 7th February 2015

Phoenix Nights Live review: not for the easily offended

From an invasion of angry dwarves to a musical mashup of Gary Glitter and Rolf Harris, Peter Kay and co are as off-colour as ever.

Alfred Hickling, The Guardian, 5th February 2015

Review: Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights, Manchester Arena

Due to unfortunate circumstances I am unable to give a star rating to this show; 15 minutes into the second half a cast member collapsed on stage and the performance was cancelled. At the time of posting Ted Robbins, in a stable condition, and we wish him a speedy recovery. I can of course write about what I did see, and much of it was great fun.

Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 2nd February 2015

Sun takes down 'vile' video of Ted Robbins' collapse

Publisher removes clip of onstage cardiac arrest from its website after star's sister describes it as 'beyond belief'.

Mark Smith, The Guardian, 2nd February 2015

Ted Robbins was 'due to have heart surgery'

Phoenix Nights comedian Ted Robbins, who collapsed on stage on Saturday, had been due to have routine heart surgery, his sister has said.

BBC News, 2nd February 2015

Ted Robbins' wife in hunt for doctor who saved his life

Ted Robbins' wife has appealed for the doctor who saved her husband's life to come forward following his dramatic collapse mid-performance yesterday.

Carl Greenwood & Zoe Shenton, The Mirror, 1st February 2015

Phoenix Nights Live will go ahead tonight

Tonight's Phoenix Nights Live show will go ahead tonight after Ted Robbins collapsed on stage.

Carl Greenwood, The Mirror, 1st February 2015

Ted Robbins collapse: I thought it was part of the show

When Ted Robbins collapsed on stage during the opening night of the Phoenix Nights live show, confusion reigned, says Dominic Cavendish.

Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 1st February 2015

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